High winds are making their presence felt in the Southland. (Credit: Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times)

Temperatures in many coastal and valley areas were expected to climb into the lower- to mid-80s, with highs of 84 at the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale, 83 in Malibu Canyon and 81 in Whittier Hills already recorded, according to meteorologist David Sweet.

Although northeast winds were expected to diminish this afternoon, gusts from 30 mph to 50 mph were still possible.